3rd Graders :3rd Graders


Through this presentation you will discover… :Through this presentation you will discover… What a typical 3rd grader LOVES What a typical 3rd grader is ready to LEARN How you can SUPPORT your 3rd grader


What do you mean by a TYPICAL 3rd grader? :What do you mean by a TYPICAL 3rd grader? A child who is 7, 8, or 9 years – old Each child is different. Some children will display many of the characteristics mentioned while others will display less. Each child develops differently, and may display the mentioned characteristics at different times. Any child may be stronger in any academic or social area, while needing to grow in others.


3rd Graders :3rd Graders


Language :Language Being read to Listening & Talking Words & Codes


Socializing :Socializing Working Together Fairness & Justice Negotiating Routines


Fun :Fun Roughhousing Board Games Humor Group games Bathroom Humor


Learning :Learning Reading to learn Hands – on exploration Repetition & Memorizing How things work & happen


3rd Graders Learn… :3rd Graders Learn…


Literacy :Literacy Independent reading increases Show reading comprehension by writing Enjoys reading in groups Begins to research Explores Poetry Pencil grasp improves Correct spelling increases Write Longer Stories Friends & family Trips Pets & animals Death, illnesses, & worries Ready to revise (older 3rd graders)


Numeracy :Numeracy Begin to learn… Multiplication Division Geometric Patterns Become more comfortable with… Mental Math Money Time Fractions Symmetry Like to practice with games


Inquiry :Inquiry Curious about… Nature Environment(s) Want to learn about their… Neighborhood Community Country World


Supporting 3rd Graders :Supporting 3rd Graders


Children who READ… :Children who READ… Read… TO your child WITH your child IN FRONT of your child Doing so will help build… Fluency Oral & independent reading comprehension Importance of reading SUCCEED!!! Encourage your child to read… JUST RIGHT BOOKS Over the SUMMER At home DAILY Doing so will help your child… Become a fluent reader Make marked reading growth Maintain growth gained during the school year


Get the WRITE stuff! :Get the WRITE stuff! Encourage your child to… Write DAILY Pay attention to the FUN in words Speak OFTEN to your child Doing so increases… Writing fluency Vocabulary Communication skills


Know the FACTS!!! :Know the FACTS!!! Find creative ways for your child to practice everyday math skills. Invite him/her to help you… Cook Shop Save $ Plan Events Build Use an analog clock to tell time Challenge him/her to increase their fact fluency accurately complete 38 facts in 2 minutes or less! Doing so, will reinforce basic math skills & concepts Time Measurement Money Fractions Estimation Computation


Foster CURIOSITY :Foster CURIOSITY Encourage your child to question… How things work How things happen Nudge your child to seek answers to their questions by helping him/her to… Create theories about HOW Test their theories out Search for answers At the library On the internet Asking experts On their own Develop conclusions about what their tests show Doing so, will promote: Scientific Inquiry Scientific Literacy Scientific Numeracy Understanding of our Nation & World Historical Context Civic Competence


Have FUN :Have FUN Have a Family Fun Night: Play BOARD Games Build Puzzles Encourage Dramatic Play Enroll him/her in... Team Sports Scouts Doing so, will reinforce SOCIAL SKILLS such as… Turn – taking Working with others Problem solving


Enrich their Lives :Enrich their Lives Sign them up to… Play an instrument Take an Art Class Act Museums Get FREE passes at your library! Plays Musical Events Go to…


Physical characteristics for… :Physical characteristics for… Tense Likes confined spaces sensitive to REAL & IMAGINED hurts Improved physical abilities Full of energy A bit awkward Focuses well on object up-close & far away Better coordinated Like to push physical limits Complains about aches, pains, injuries, & hurt feelings May twist hair, bite nails, purse lips to relieve tension


Social – Emotional characteristics for… :Social – Emotional characteristics for… Moody Doesn’t like to take risks Needs security Becoming Neater Serious Sensitive to other's feelings Changes friendships quickly Likes to share humor Loves group activities Adjusts well to change Forms larger friendships More individualistic Often worried / anxious Impatient Complains about fairness issues Critical of self & others Sullen, moody, aloof, & negative


Enjoy Your 3rd Grader :Enjoy Your 3rd Grader


Resources… :Resources… Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4 – 14 by Chip Wood Connecticut State Frameworks